Brazil vs Switzerland – Lineups, Predictions & Stats Preview 17 June 2018
Brazil alongside Costa Rica, Serbia and Switzerland were drawn in the group E of the 2018 FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia, following the draw made in Moscow. The game against Swiss side is how the South American national team will kick off its campaign on Sunday, June 17 in Rostov. A Brazil v Switzerland Tip is therefore crucial for any football enthusiast looking to forecast how the match will possibly unroll during this day.
Brazil Probable Lineups and Stats
Being the first nation to qualify for the showpiece in Russia, Brazil certainly would not take chances with its squad. Tite who took charge of the team from Carlos Dunga made surprising changes during the qualifiers. Neymar is set to start for Brazil. Neymar will lead Brazil’s versatile and fluid forward attackers, with Chelsea’s Willian and Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus. Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino and Diego Tardeli could also make their presence felt.
The strikers will rely on Coutinho and his talented mid-field company for their services. The gifted No. 10 has been a fulcrum worth noting in Liverpool’s squad all through. Neymar and Coutinho guarantee that the Brazil side stays on form to its attacking roots. However, a stable and balance mid is crucial for Tite’s men. The manager acknowledges that the presence of Real Madrid’s anchorman, Casemiro, is a force to reckon. He brings a combination of tenacity, brawn, positional sense and utmost timing to the team. Other world-class players to watch include Roma’s goalkeeper Alisson, defenders such as Danilo, Miranda, Thiago Silva, Filipe Luis and Marcelo.
Out of the 18 games played during the World Cup qualifiers, Brazil managed to win 8, drawing with Argentina and lost none at home games as they won 4, drew 4 and lost 1 in away matches. Their ball possession was above average as they topped the South American Qualifiers table with 41 points and a goal difference of 30.
Switzerland Probable Lineups and Stats
Switzerland booked their spot for Russia this year by an aggregate play-off win of 1-0 over North Ireland to finish second in Group B. Under their coach Vladimir Petkovic, Switzerland hopes to take the cup with them come June this year. Switzerland’s lineup begins with Arsenal’s playmaker, Granit Xhaka, recently names Switzerland’s player of the year 2017.
Petkovic will include Seferovic with 4 goals for the team, Lichtsteiner with 3 goals, Zuber with 2 goals tying with Mehmedi for better goal scoring chances. Yann Sommer will remain between the posts backed up by Roman Burki and Marwin Hitz.Lichtsteiner, Schar, Akanji, and Rodrigues will man the defense. Supplying the strikers with balls from the mid-field are Zakaria, Xhaka, Shaqiri, Dzeaili, and Zuber. Seferovic will remain at the forefront to finish up. Other players likely to make it to the team include Behrami, Hitz, Fernandez, Gavranovic, and Lacroix.
Of the 12 games played, Switzerland won 10 games and lost 1 and drew 1. They managed to score 24 games with an average of 2.18 goals per game. Switzerland had 205 attempts with 76 on target, 93 off target, 53 blocked and 5 against the woodwork. Out of the 289 crosses attempted, only 154 were completed. Switzerland had an average passing accuracy of 87% and 60% ball possession in average. Discipline wise, they committed 139 fouls, with 15 yellow cards and only 1 being sent off.
Brazil v Switzerland – Head To Head
Brazil and Switzerland have met eight times previously across all competitions. Out of the eight games played, Brazil won 3, drawn 3 and lost 2. Their first encounter was the 1950 FIFA World Cup, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The second game came 6 years later, an international friendly, which ended in a 1-1 draw too.
Brazil later managed to crush past the Swiss team in the year 1980 in an international friendly. The game ended 2–0 in favour of the South Americans. A 1-1 draw later ensued in an international friendly played in the year 1982. Switzerland got their chance to revenge their initial loss by defeating Brazil by one goal in 1983 international friendly played in Switzerland that ended 1–2. In the following matches, Brazil lost 1989 friendly and 2013 friendly, which both ended 1–0. They, however, won the 2006 match by one goal.
Expert Tip
Based on previous statistics, it is difficult to ascertain as to who will emerge the winners. However, it all goes back to the form of players, player selection, and the whole team spirit. The last World Cup game between Brazil and Switzerland in 1950 ended in a 2-2 draw. Brazil are the favourite to win this coming group fixture. Their last World Cup did not go as they expected, besides being played on their home grounds. Therefore, they will be looking to redeem their world-class status in the football arena come June.
Switzerland, though favourites too with a good squad, will have to try hard, but eventually will be outclassed by Brazil. When it comes to goals, both teams will be looking to defend as they attack. For gamblers, a bet with Brazil as the favourites can be perfect. Alternatively, try your luck by placing your bet in over 2.5 goals.
Interesting Facts and Information
- Switzerland haven’t lost in their last 6 games.
- Brazil haven’t lost in their last 11 games.
- Brazil have a winning streak of 4 games.
- Brazil have kept a clean sheet in 5 games in a row.
- Brazil wins 1st half in 40% of their games, Switzerland in 50% of their games.
- Brazil’s recent performance is better than Switzerland’s.
- In the last 3 meetings, Brazil won 1, Switzerland won 1, 1 draw.
- The winner of their last meeting was Switzerland.
- Brazil scores 1.33 goals in a match against Switzerland and Switzerland scores 1.33 goals against Brazil (in average).
- Brazil scores 2.33 goals when playing at home and Switzerland scores 1.2 goals when playing away (in average).
- Average number of goals in meetings between Brazil and Switzerland is 2.67.
- When Brazil leads 1-0 at home, they win in 100% of their games.
- When Switzerland leads 0-1 away, they win in 100% of their games.
- When Switzerland is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their games.
- The average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Brazil and Switzerland is 1.67.
- Both teams didn’t concede on their last games.
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